*Spring Lake Memorial Classic* 2Mile / 5K / 10K
About this race
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The Spring Lake Memorial Classic is located in scenic eastern Hernando County, Florida. But don't let the majestic trees and peaceful setting fool you - these are some of the toughest hills in Florida! All three courses take participants along shade tree draped roads and over some very challenging hills! Make sure that the sound of your pounding heart and deep breathing don't distract you from observing the wonderful surroundings along the course. The area is home to a variety of native plants and wildlife such as majestic oaks, magnolias, hickory and cedar trees, red hawks, bald eagles, wild turkeys, pileated woodpeckers, bob cats, foxes, coyotes and white-tail deer - just to name a few.... So while doing this run be sure to keep your head high, breath deep and keep your eyes peeled - it truly is a treat for the senses! Proceeds from this event support individuals with intellectual & developmental disabilities. Come run Florida's toughest, most scenic, race course and Achieve with us!
PRICING
2 mile - the perfect stroll: $25
5K- Florida's Toughest 5K: $40
10K-the Neff Lake Monster: $45
AWARDS:
2 Mile Category - All participants are chip timed and receive a "Walking" medal. There are no age brackets.
5K & 10K - Age group awards are 3 deep in each 5 year age bracket for both male and female. Champion awards include; Masters ages 40+, Grand-Masters ages 50+ and Senior Grand-Masters ages 65 and over. A runner may be eligible for only ONE award. Male and female Over-All, Masters, Grand-Masters and Senior Grand Masters champions will be listed in their respective age group until the winners of all the Champion categories are determined. At that time their names will be removed from their age group standings. The remaining runners in those age groups will all move up in the standings. (Updated 2/24/21)
SCHEDULE:
Registration/Check-in: 6:30am - 7:30am
10K Start - 7:30am
5K Start - 7:40am
2 Mile Fun Run/Walk - 7:45am
Awards ceremony to immediately follow race.
Pick your distance
Running
2 Mile Walk/Run (aka: The Perfect Stroll)
5K (aka: Florida's Toughest 5K!)
10K (aka: The Neff Lake Monster)
Typical race-day weather
Based on 7 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Brooksville, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:34 AM and sets at 8:17 PM local time (EDT) in Brooksville on May 23, 2026 — 13h 43m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — *Spring Lake Memorial Classic* 2Mile / 5K / 10K
221 finishers across 3 distances · leading places in the 2 Mile Walk/Run (aka: The Perfect Stroll)
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C. Taphouse | 20:32 | 10:16 /mi |
| 2 | Lucas Rose | 21:32 | 10:46 /mi |
| 3 | C. Taphouse | 22:57 | 11:29 /mi |
| 4 | John Taphouse | 22:57 | 11:29 /mi |
| 5 | J. Hagopian | 23:45 | 11:53 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
Other races near Brooksville
Different organizers, within 40 miles, in the next three months
Hernando Hustle 5K Walk & Run
Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Brooksville, FL
Kiwanis Brooksville Turkey Trot
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- Brooksville 5K Races 7 races
- Brooksville Running Calendar 2026 7 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 7 Brooksville events
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